Also inside: Businesses open in Downtown Fredericksburg; Assisted-living facility under construction near hospital; $2.6 million sale at Lake Anna
Biz Beat Roundup: Popular restaurant chain opening locally in April
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Biz Beat Banter podcast going weekly
Starting April 1, our Biz Beat Banter podcast will be published weekly on Tuesdays.
Biz Beat Clips: Friends of the Rappahannock renovating space
This week’s Biz Beat Clips video focuses on Friends of the Rappahannock, which is renovating its office space at 3219 Fall Hill Ave. in Fredericksburg.
Biz Beat Roundup: New tenant for large Central Park space
Also inside: Four new homes planned in Fredericksburg; sauna and cold-plunge studio coming to downtown; new project in works near Spotsylvania Publix.
Biz Beat Clips: La Tingeria
This week’s Biz Beat Clips video takes you to La Tingeria, an award-winning Mexican restaurant in the Southpoint area of Spotsylvania County.
Biz Beat Roundup: Trio of $3M-plus homes on market in Fredericksburg
Also inside: new ownership for downtown restaurant; field at UMW’s Battleground gets a new namesake; local housing market ‘abuzz with uncertainty.’
Biz Beat Banter Ep. 6: Janet Gullickson
Germanna Community College President Janet Gullickson is the guest on this month’s Biz Beat Banter podcast.
Biz Beat Clips: Robin’s Nest Cafe
This week’s Biz Beat Clips video takes you to the Robin’s Nest Cafe at Shannon Airport, where you can dine while watching planes take off and land.
Biz Beat Roundup: Richmond Fed VP eyeing impact of federal cuts in Stafford
Long-awaited Central Park store opening this week; 112 homes sold in region; local business expansion draws publicity from Governor’s Office
Biz Beat Clips: Horne’s, a historic Port Royal diner
This week’s Biz Beat Clips video takes you to Horne’s in Port Royal, which is the last remaining location for the once-thriving chain.
Biz Beat Roundup: Spotsylvania VA Clinic to hold ribbon cutting Friday
New businesses planned at former Jewel Box space; VA clinic opening Friday in Spotsy; Amazon files for permits for large project in Spotsy and Caroline.
Biz Beat Clips: Hit the Spot Kitchen
This week’s Biz Beat Clips video takes you to Hit the Spot Kitchen, which is churning out Caribbean-inspired flavors from Spotsylvania County’s Bowman Center.
Biz Beat Roundup: Dominican-Italian restaurant slated for Canal Quarter
New data center campus proposed near Gari Melchers Belmont in southern Stafford County.
Biz Beat Clips: Change is in the cards at Carl’s
This week’s Biz Beat Clips video shows you the scene at Carl’s Ice Cream in Fredericksburg on re-opening day 2025 (it was Friday, Feb. 14). Watch to see what’s new this season at the iconic ice cream stand.
Biz Beat Roundup: Big-brand store opening soon in Central Park
Construction starts on dog-oriented park and bar; Anticipated store opening in a few weeks in Central Park; Stafford sale eclipses $1 million.
Biz Beat Banter Episode 5: Chris Newman
In this episode: Chris’ love of music, and how he continues to pursue that interest; his thoughts about becoming CEO of Mary Washington Healthcare, and his goals for the organization; how he manages his time to take on all the many commitments in his life.
Biz Beat Clips: What’s on the horizon for Stafford?
Stafford County and its economic development prospects/efforts is the subject of this week’s Biz Beat Clips video.
Biz Beat Roundup: $302M land sale closes in Stafford
Site work begins at Mary’s Landing; Mary Washington Healthcare acquires another local medical practice; downtown restaurant ‘steaks’ its claim on ambience
Biz Beat Clips: Monster Mini Golf
This week’s Biz Beat Clips video takes you inside Monster Mini Golf in North Stafford.
Biz Beat Roundup: Area’s hopping scene earns nomination from USA Today
Developer looking to build bank branch; report shows extent of data center activity in region; Fredericksburg recognized for craft beer scene.
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